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Ring the alarm—summer is coming! Yeah, I know it's a lil hard to see with it officially being spring and somehow we're still being blown away in these NYC streets but it's coming for sure! After I stow away my winter coats, I will be floating around (by my own will!) in my favorite skirts and all of my prettiest dresses—this includes ~the~ white summer dress. And yes, that does mean I will be getting my toes painted the brightest white—as the girlies do! BTW, if you're like me, you need to get your swimsuit collection ready stat!
In this list, you'll find tons of white summer dress options and TBH, you'll be surprised to see how many styles there are. Puff-sleeve, eyelet, cut-out, poplin, tiered! From everyday midis to an evening gown worth living in, there's definitely an aesthetic that's sure to be your perfect match. Truly, no matter what look you go for, white summer dresses are the ultimate blank canvas and you can dress 'em up how you so choose, Picasso.
Our top picks for the best white summer dress in 2024:
if you're hot and bothered
Fashion to Figure Signature Sleeveless Everyday Midi Dress
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if you wanna serve
Princess Polly Lars Strapless Mini Dress
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if you're feelin' dainty
ASTR the Label Floral Lace Minidress
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if you're into peplum
Rebdolls Diane Peplum Midi Bodycon Dress
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if you have a casual event
Petal & Pup Sawyer Mini Dress
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As we await sunny days, you might as will bring some solace to your closet with some cute spring date 'fits and everyday looks. Oh, and you can't forget your shoes! A comfy new pair of heels will do ya nice, methinks.
if you're hot and bothered
Fashion to Figure Signature Sleeveless Everyday Midi Dress
if you're hot and bothered
Fashion to Figure Signature Sleeveless Everyday Midi Dress
Everyone needs a dress they can just throw on when they haven't a clue what to wear and it's too hot to put any thought into it. This cutie is the perf solution.
if you're feelin' childish
H&M Collared Ribbed Dress
if you're feelin' childish
H&M Collared Ribbed Dress
Grow up? Never! A collared ribbed dress will take ya waaay back. Add some Mary-Janes for peak "big kid" vibes.
if you're meeting for a first-date
Boohoo Tiered Mini Dress
if you're meeting for a first-date
Boohoo Tiered Mini Dress
A tiered mini dress says you're cute, fun, and easy to love! What else needs to be said?
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if you want to be free
Madewell Square-Neck Mini Dress
if you want to be free
Madewell Square-Neck Mini Dress
You'll feel like you're wearing nothing at all in this linen pick.
if you're going out to dinner
Ten Shimmer Satin Dress
if you're going out to dinner
Ten Shimmer Satin Dress
A '90s-inspired mini? Yeah, you'll def be hitting it off in this shimmery number.
if you wanna serve
Princess Polly Lars Strapless Mini Dress
The diagonal frill details is giving! You'll def be a whole moment in this strapless mini. Complete the look with a flower neck-tie.
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if you're feelin' dainty
ASTR the Label Floral Lace Minidress
if you're feelin' dainty
ASTR the Label Floral Lace Minidress
A lil dress like this one is meant for frolicking! I mean, just get into the floral lace deets.
if you're into peplum
Rebdolls Diane Peplum Midi Bodycon Dress
if you're into peplum
Rebdolls Diane Peplum Midi Bodycon Dress
Wearing peplum styles = an instant indication that you're a low-key ballerina. LOL, jk.
if you have a casual event
Petal & Pup Sawyer Mini Dress
if you have a casual event
Petal & Pup Sawyer Mini Dress
Rave Review: "This is the perfect casual dress to slip on, especially if you are in a hurry! Love the color and it's true to size!"
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if you're heading to work
Zara Long Poplin Dress
if you're heading to work
Zara Long Poplin Dress
You can look forward to work this summer knowing that you won't be dripping wet by the time you get to the office!
if you want a moment
Eloquii Mutton Sleeve Mini Dress
Oooh, you in this statement dress would be a total moment!
if you're keepin' things transparent
Meshki Kayleigh Crochet Fishtail Flare Sleeve Maxi Dress
if you're keepin' things transparent
Meshki Kayleigh Crochet Fishtail Flare Sleeve Maxi Dress
This gorge dress will look amazing with a bikini or even a skintight dress underneath.
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if you're into the early 2000's
Marcella NYC Natalia Dress
if you're into the early 2000's
Marcella NYC Natalia Dress
Remember tube dresses? They're alive and well, as you can see!
if you wanna show out
Showpo Karalyn Mini Dress - Bow Strap Plunge Pearl Detail Dress
if you wanna show out
Showpo Karalyn Mini Dress - Bow Strap Plunge Pearl Detail Dress
Pretty sure you'll get all the compliments in this plunge-neck dress with pearl details and bows!
if you need a vacay
Nasty Gal Lace Tunic Long Sleeve Mini Dress
A lace-y tunic like this one is perf for a laid-back beach day.
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if puff sleeves are your vibe
& Other Stories Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress
if puff sleeves are your vibe
& Other Stories Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress
Special event coming up? Found what you're wearing...
if you want to be casual-chic
Good American Stretch Rib Scoop Back Midi Dress
if you want to be casual-chic
Good American Stretch Rib Scoop Back Midi Dress
How about an ultra-slinky ribbed knit that you can wear pretty much everywhere?
if you're late to the party
Norma Kamali Diana one-shoulder ruched stretch-jersey mini dress
if you're late to the party
Norma Kamali Diana one-shoulder ruched stretch-jersey mini dress
This ruched, one-shoulder option is perf if you're going to a party and don't have time to iron! Of course, do it up with the accessories and you'll be the talk of the night.
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if you could choose a go-to...
Everlane The Linen V-Neck Midi Dress
if you could choose a go-to...
Everlane The Linen V-Neck Midi Dress
Now, this is what I call an "easy, breezy" moment. Wear this for all of your errands this summer. You'll cause yourself stress trying to look for something else that's just as effortless. It's just not happening!
if living out your fairytale is a goal
Reformation Sora Linen Dress
if living out your fairytale is a goal
Reformation Sora Linen Dress
We all deserve to look and feel like princesses at one point in our lives, amirite?
Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien
Fashion Editor
Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien is the fashion editor at Cosmopolitan, writing weighty and witty stories that run the gamut of gushing over Zendaya to convincing you of everything you need in your closet! She began her journey in the industry with a fashion and faith blog and an internship at Elle.com almost 10 years ago. Since then, she's also served as the style editor at The Haitian Times. The Haitian-American pageant queen is a Syracuse Masters graduate and the author of two books, including: Claim Your Crown. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter: @iamtarahlynn.
